Pricing Analyst Senior

Valvoline Global • Lexington, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Pricing Analyst leads pricing strategy development and execution for assigned business areas within Valvoline Global Operations, driving profitable growth through advanced analytics, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration. This role directly impacts revenue, margin, and competitive positioning. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role serves as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product teams. It manages complex pricing initiatives, influences stakeholders, and identifies opportunities to enhance pricing programs, tools, and processes—bridging data-driven insights with commercial execution to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and market dynamics.

Requirements

• BS in Finance, Accounting, Management, or related field preferred
• 5–8+ years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, or commercial analytics
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex analytical work and business initiatives
• Strong financial and business acumen, with clear understanding of pricing impacts on P&L performance
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with large datasets and data visualization techniques
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior business leaders
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Nice To Haves

• experience with SQL, SAP, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) strongly preferred
• Experience working with SalesForce, CPQ, PriceFX or other pricing software is strongly preferred
• Experience managing or supporting pricing programs (rebates, discounts, contracts) preferred

Responsibilities

• Own pricing strategy, including price setting, adjustments, and governance
• Lead pricing reviews and deliver data-driven recommendations
• Guide execution through analysts and cross-functional partners
• Conduct advanced analyses (elasticity, profitability, scenario modeling)
• Integrate data sources to assess performance and identify trends and risks
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Monitor market conditions, competitors, and customer trends
• Recommend positioning adjustments to maintain advantage
• Serve as a pricing insights resource
• Advise Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product teams on pricing
• Influence decisions through data and business acumen
• Support customer programs, negotiations, and go-to-market efforts
• Oversee rebates, discounts, and contract pricing structures
• Ensure financial alignment, accrual accuracy, and compliance with Finance
• Identify risks and drive improvements
• Maintain pricing records and governance
• Evaluate financial impact of new initiatives and support strategic decisions
• Improve pricing processes, tools, and data quality
• Drive standardization and scalable methodologies
• Advance pricing best practices across the organization
• Lead complex cross-functional projects
• Drive operational efficiencies
• Mentor junior analysts
• Develop and present to senior leadership

Benefits

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior